Alopecia Areata Prevalence in Australia: Insights From a Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Survey Study

    May 2026 in “ Australasian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Rodney Sinclair, Samantha Eisman, Leona Yip … Candida da Fonseca Pereira
    Studysummary This study found that among Australians aged 15 and older, the lifetime prevalence of alopecia areata ranged from 1.2% to 2.3%, and the point prevalence ranged from 0.9% to 1.4%, emphasizing the need for better awareness and education about treatment options.
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